Maryland and D.C. Home Improvement and Home Inspection discussion and Repair Advice

Pre sale kitchen renovation & improvement. Columbia, Maryland: Early last month (June, 2019), we received a phone call from an Agent with Long & Foster. There was a condo for sale in Central Maryland and after 2 months on the market, the property had only received 1 offer, which was below market and had multiple contingencies (aka, unacceptable). When the Agents called she had a clear direction of the issues at hand and with her guidance, we quickly developed a plan that ultimately worked-  - - better than we could have expected! The Background, the property was subject to fire/ smoke damage previously. The owners worked with their insurance company who restored 90% of the home with new carpet, painting, etc. BUT- the kitchen was left untouched with the exception of replacing the floors (which they did). So, we had a property that was partially new, partially old! As you can see below, the kitchen was in terrible shape with old wallpaper, cabinets, app...

June 5th, 2019 By: Settle Rite Pre Sale Home Improvement Arlington, VA: We live in our homes and within the beauty we see, we also recognize the practicality of what it is. Kids toys, keepsakes, and even that water glass from 2 nights ago might be overlooked, but to a potential purchaser it is C-L-U-T-T-E-R! The "For Sale Playroom" that does not exist in reality Every day we live in our rooms and it is easy to see beyond some things that are offensive to others. When we speak with Realtors, often their toughest pre sale challenge is working with homesellers to de-clutter their homes. They make lists, do a walk through, and often sellers go "back and forth" trying to decide what should be removed vs. what might add character. Clutter is a huge issue and it not only reduces the number of offers on your home, it will also reduce potential offers value. Who knew, a snow globe collection might cost your a few thousand $$$? Well we have a...

What is Pre-Sale Home Improvement? and how it helps home sellers. . . Curb appeal is obtained by the work prior to putting your home on the market. Arlington, VA: The best way to increase value in the sale of your home is to do the pre-sale home improvement work ahead of time- so when your property hits the market, it leads the competition in a specific niche. Most home sellers and new realtors believe in order to do this, the fastest way to get to the top spot of marketing your home is to reduce the price. Although reducing your listing price is one option, it is not always the easiest and is certain is not the best practice for a home seller to use. We recommend speaking with a pre-sale home improvement company which is focused on this topic. Many can offer free estimates and also offer deferred payments which can position your home for a quick start, and sell when you decide to list it. These repairs include (1) market prep (or pre-market), (2) contract contingency, o...

Advice for home sellers, determining timing, dealing and paying for inspection repairs  Information provided by EFynch, a home improvement platform aiming to automate social media recommendations and provide community members with un-biased advice.  April 28, 2019 Washington D.C: Getting ready to sell your home? Then you should also get ready for the home inspection which will undoubtedly return several items (some you might have not even known about). This is inevitable and it  typically launches a new round of negotiations in which a list is provided and the buyer either asks for the repair to be performed, or concessions. **AVOID FINANCIAL CONCESSIONS, you ALWAYS loose out.** Your other option is to have the repairs performed yourself. Typically, the repairs stipulate the work must be carried out by a licensed and qualified contractor or tradesman. Forget DIY approach at this stage.   So, we recommend taking a solid look at your home BEFORE p...

 April 15, 2019 Baltimore, MD: April is the time we can finally head outdoors. By the end of this month, 70 degrees will be normal, tulips will be in full bloom and the trees will be sporting leaves! If you are as excited about Spring as we are, you are probably ready to take home improvement outdoors! Below are the monthly home owner tips from EFynch! All advice is designed for homeowner in the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. *If you are new home buyer- we hope this can help you plan  your budget and get ready for home ownership! APRIL TO DO LIST: 1.  Okay to energize outdoor water spigots The threat of hard freezes are over. We may still drop below freezing but it is safe to turn out outdoor plumbing. If it drops below freezing, you may want to turn faucets on a drip. 2. Change HVAC air filters April is a bi-monthly air filter changing month. Your lungs will thank you. Don't skip this. 3. Inspect Gutters/ Downspouts Because Gutte...

Baltimore based startup, EFynch.com is proud to announce the release of their latest program, Settle Rite by: EFynch. This program is design for Pre-Sale Home Repairs   and it offers home sellers the option to have repairs completed immediately but defer payment until settlement. Homesellers who might find a benefit in this program are typically those who are (1) preparing their homes for market, and/ or (2) performing inspection repairs required for settlement and, do not have the ability to pay for the work up front. The impact of this program is described by company Co-Founder Teris Pantazes. "When a homeowner is in this position, paying for repairs can often be tough. Most homeowners are selling one home and either upgrading or downsizing" he says.  "Their credit must be protected and financing repairs which, can often run in the thousands of dollars, is not an option". Pantazes says the deferred payment program can help sellers protect both their credi...

March 13, 2018 For Immediate Release: Baltimore City Tech Startup EFynch, Expanding Outside Baltimore. After $2m in work, group eyes East Coas t Baltimore, MD - Baltimore City based SaaS startup EFynch.com has spent the past 2 years growing and refining their home improvement platform and the group is proud to announce their expansion plans into 3 neighboring cities. What started as a simple “post your request to get competitive bids” and used an excel spreadsheet to track work has now morphed into an entire automated system that empowers even the newest homeowners in making informed decisions using bid collection, social network integration for recommendations, and escrow payment features to provides protection. In doing this, EFynch has helped nearly 2,000 Baltimore area projects be completed and now the group has turned part of their attention into neighboring markets, specifically Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and one other city to be announced on later this Spring. Powered b...